This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, integrating, implementing, maintaining, and modernizing academic applications supporting the Defense Information School.
As a IT Specialist (APPSW) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the senior technical subject matter expert (SME) for application development supporting DINFOS academic and administrative systems. Performs application development throughout the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, operations, maintenance, enhancement, and retirement.
Develops software, interfaces, database objects, and technical documentation while coordinating implementation activities with developers, database administrators, cybersecurity personnel, contractors, and stakeholders. Analyzes business processes and customer requirements supporting DINFOS educational and administrative missions. Translates functional requirements into technical specifications, application architectures, and system designs.
Maintains software code, database structures, interface designs, testing plans, and implementation documentation throughout the application life cycle. Ensures applications remain reliable, maintainable, interoperable, and aligned with organizational objectives.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
DHRC-DDMAHR@dla.mil · 614-693-6200
This position is with Defense Media Activity, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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